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Thomas. R. Morris
Morris & Morris Attorneys, P.L.L.C.
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Biography
B.A., International Relations, James Madison College, Michigan State University. J.D., University of Michigan Law School, 1986. Practice concentrated in bankruptcy, commercial law, business law, workouts, real estate and complex situations.
Education
- University of Michigan Law School
- J.D.
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- Michigan State University
- B.A. | international relations
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- James Madison College
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Professional Experience
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- Morris & Morris Attorneys, P.L.L.C.
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- Silverman & Morris, P.L.L.C.
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- Shefferly, Silverman & Morris
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- Schlussel, Lifton
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- The Michigan Exemption Initiative
- Michigan Business Law Journal
- The History and Futrure of Michigan Debtor Exemptions
- Michigan Business Law Journal
- Representing Small Business Debtors in Bankruptcy
- ICLE
- The Discharge of "Trustee" Debts: Defining the Term "Fiduciary Capacity" under Bankruptcy Code section 523(a)(4)
- Michigan Business Law Journal
- Judgment Liens Against Real Property: H.B. 4941 Proposes Major Changes
- Michigan Real Property Review
Speaking Engagements
- Individual Chapter 11 Reorganizations, ABI Central States conference, Traverse City, Michigan
- American Bankruptcy Institute
- moderator and speaker
Awards
- listing 2008 to present
- Superlawyers
Professional Associations
- Creditor/Debtors Rights Committee, Business Law Section, State Bar of Michigan
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- American Bankruptcy Institute
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- Activities: Occasional lecturer.
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- State Bar of Michigan, Business Law Section, Creditor/Debtor Rights Committee
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- Business Law Section Council
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Michigan
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- 6th Circuit
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Fees
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Free Consultation
The depth and duration of the free consultation depends upon the nature and scope of the potential engagement. -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Standard hourly rate is $350.
Practice Areas
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Collections
- Foreclosure Defense
- International Law
- Human Rights, Imports & Exports
Languages
- French: Spoken, Written
Annotations
Legal Answers
- Q. Am I responsible to clean up leaves from my tree that fall in my neighbor's yard?
- A: No to both questions under the Massachusetts rule, but I do not believe that the Michigan courts have ruled definitively on this topic.
- Q. My city wants to plant a tree in the easement area betweent he sidewalk and road - can I stop them if I dont want the tr
- A: Probably not, but you can discuss your preference with the city. The "easement" you refer to may be land owned by the city, and if it is indeed an easement I expect that the city's rights with respect to the easement include determining whether to plant a tree.
- Q. Good morning I was served a summons for being sued how do I respond?
- A: I agrrt with the prior answer, but the important question is whether you have a defense to the claim. if you do not raise a valid defense, the creditor will be entitled to a judgment. In that case, filing an answer might not do you any good.
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